+ FAITH AND RELIGION Arambulo, Guillermo, Dolojan, Sabinosa, Sumayo

+ Opening Prayer

+ Gospel Jesus feed the five thousand (John 6:1-14) Some time after this, Jesus crossed to the far shore of the Sea of Galilee (that is, the Sea of Tiberias), and a great crowd of people followed him because they saw the signs he had performed by healing the sick. Then Jesus went up on a mountainside and sat down with his disciples. The Jewish Passover Festival was near. When Jesus looked up and saw a great crowd coming toward him, he said to Philip, “Where shall we buy bread for these people to eat?” He asked this only to test him, for he already had in mind what he was going to do. Philip answered him, “It would take more than half a year’s wages[a] to buy enough bread for each one to have a bite!”

+ Gospel Jesus feed the five thousand (John 6:1-14) Another of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, spoke up, “Here is a boy with five small barley loaves and two small fish, but how far will they go among so many?” Jesus said, “Have the people sit down.” There was plenty of grass in that place, and they sat down (about five thousand men were there). Jesus then took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted. He did the same with the fish.

+ Gospel Jesus feed the five thousand (John 6:1-14) When they had all had enough to eat, he said to his disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted.” So they gathered them and filled twelve baskets with the pieces of the five barley loaves left over by those who had eaten. After the people saw the sign Jesus performed, they began to say, “Surely this is the Prophet who is to come into the world.”

+ Five Loaves and Two Fishes (Play song from Youtube) Which lines of the song struck you the most? Why? Can you relate with any of the scenarios/ actions in the video in the video? Please share

+ Do you practice any of the following scenarios?

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+ Discussion How is Faith different from Religion?

+ Religion Public practices For example: hearing mass, praying the rosary with the family, doing novenas, going on retreats, doing the sign of the cross, prayers before/after meals Faith Observed privately Praying before bed, living in God’s faith (following the 10 Commandments etc.)

+ FIDUCIAL FAITH Showing your faith through religious practices (masses, communion, novena, etc.) ILLUMINATIVE FAITH Deeper understanding of faith (retreats, bible reading, etc.) PERFORMATIVE FAITH Imitating what Jesus did when he was living, giving service to others (donating, helping in relief ops, etc.)

+ Religion does not necessarily demand you to subject yourself into observing public practices, observing faith in private is fine because religion is about living a life of compassion When you do something with a full heart, this is what religion and faith truly is Everything should be done with compassion Everyone is your neighbor, even if you are different in race, color, ethnicity, social status, etc., we are all children of God We should always have open arms to help one another Jesus is the perfect role model of someone who lived a life of compassion and we should follow all of his actions and words The “kingdom of God” also means living out a true Christian lifestyle

+ Affirmation Activity Among your classmates 5 “thank you” notes to the people you want to say thank you too for anything they have done or said. 3“ sorry” notes to the people you have offended so you can ask for forgiveness 4 “reaching out” notes for people you want to get to close to and get to know better

+ Closing Prayer Prayer of Generosity Dearest Lord, teach me to be generous Teach me to serve You as I should To give and not to count the cost To fight and not to heed the wounds To toil and not to seek for rest To labor and ask not for reward Save that of knowing that I do Your most holy will One word Prayer